Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William Allen School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William Allen School serves the southeastern part of Rochester, NH, covering an attendance zone of approximately 5.4 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Allen School's student population of 280 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
William Allen School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Allen School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#421 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
White
87%
82%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.6%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Wildcats Colors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Allen School's ranking?
William Allen School is ranked #421 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are William Allen School often compared to?
William Allen Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcclelland School, East Rochester School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend William Allen School?
280 students attend William Allen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of William Allen School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Allen School?
William Allen School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does William Allen School offer ?
William Allen School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Allen School part of?
William Allen School is part of Rochester School District.
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